Head of Jupiter
Head of Jupiter
Head of Jupiter
Head of Jupiter

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A colossal head of Jupiter gazing from the Great Dell across the road towards the Temple of Minerva (Jupiter's daughter) in the Botanical Gardens.
Title

Head of Jupiter

Date

1839–1861

Medium

limestone

Measurements

H 1050 x W 210 x D 290 cm

Accession number

BA1_WAC_S023

Work type

Bust

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II* (England and Wales)

Listing date

05/08/75

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time restrictions apply

Access note

Gates allowing access the The Great Glen are padlocked fron sunset to sunrise through the year.

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Located at

Weston Road, Bath

BA1 2DS

Located in the The Great Dell within the northern section of the Botanical Gardens close to the entrance gate. In summer, the statue is almost completely hidden (except from the road) by trees which have grown up around it.